About St. John’s College-Santa Fe

Founded in 1964, St. John’s College-Santa Fe. is a Private college. Located in New Mexico, which is a city setting in New Mexico, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 326 full time undergraduate students, and 74 full time graduate students.

The St. John’s College-Santa Fe Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 8:1. There are 40 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at St. John’s College-Santa Fe include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate62%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 23 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

70% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 41% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at St. John’s College-Santa Fe.

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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“We live for the big game”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
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“I”m always terrified”
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“I only go out in groups”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
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“I feel extremely safe”
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“We don”t play sports”
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“We play recreationally”
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“We bought the gear”
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“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
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“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    4 Students rated on-campus housing 4.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    3 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    4 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    4 Students rated campus facilities 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    4 Students rated class size 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    4 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    4 Students rated local services 4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    4 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

St. John’s College-Santa Fe REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of St. John’s College-Santa Fe?

1 Students rated St. John’s College-Santa Fe

Regina - 06/04/2022

WARNING: My son was accepted to St. John's and spent his freshman year on Zoom due to Covid. He never got to campus. There is something that no one ever tells you about St. John's College. Unlike any other college/university in the USA, SJC does NOT allow students to repeat a course. If the course is too difficult (ex. Ancient Greek) and you don't pass the class the first time you are kicked out of the school and not invited back. That's right. You can pay for the entire school year's tuition and fees, study very hard, and then get kicked out and told you cannot come back the following year. My son worked extremely hard. He studied and attended classes 12+ hours/day. He did nothing but study and try to keep up with his classes. It was a very demanding academic program. It did not matter how hard he worked, he was not rewarded if he did not meet their expectations. Only natural-born talent is rewarded. This college does not reward hard work. No one is allowed to repeat a class. If you fail once you are kicked out of the college. End of story. Know this before you join SJC.

St. John’s College-Santa Fe FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at St. John’s College-Santa Fe?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for St. John’s College-Santa Fe is 62%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Drop all the AP classes and just concentrate on learning what you can without stressing yourself. Enjoy being a senior in high school while you still have the lack of responsibilities. Love life, don't worry about someone else's standards. Live in a way that you're satisfied. Eat fewer microwaveable foods and start learning how to cook!

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The curiculum is more advanced. The volume of outside reading is almost unbearable at times, but it is completely worth it.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There is usually not enough time to completely cover the topics and issues raised in class. The program moves quickly in order to cover such a wide range of material that there is no time dedicated to specialize in any one area, providing only a basic understanding of the most important aspects. In order to gain a better or deeper grasp on a topic of interest, it is necessary to spend your own time on it outside of class, which is limited.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Go to any college to get a degree, but go to St. John's College to ask questions and learn why.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are the most unique individuals, each providing new and interesting perspectives in discussions and are valuable to the learning process because without them the knowledge attained in class is incomplete and one-sided, which, because of the nature of the St. John's program, does not provide an accurate understanding of the texts.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A reader, someone with an open mind, not someone who bases their performance on grades or standards; someone who creates their own standards and sticks to them. Discipline, humor, creativity.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    This school makes great thinkers. Our seminar-style classes require each student to really think about each reading and ask pertinent and meaningful questions about the the original texts we read. Whether it be Plato or Euclid or Einstein or Descartes, we will engage in lengthy discussions in which everyone can participate.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    Access to teachers. They are the most motivating component especially in rigorous classes.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    No tests, and grades are de-emphasized. It's all about the education, and each individual is responsible for theirs. It's hard, but totally worth it. We read all of the Great Books, as well as four years of Math, Science, and Language. This is a school for the philosophically minded and self-driven.

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Student Body

Students

44%

female

56%

male

326

Total Undergrad Enrollment

74

Total Grad Students

52%

Out-Of-State

10%

In-State

38%

International

Organizations

27

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

80%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
1%
% Hispanic/Latino
9%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending St. John’s College-Santa Fe receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 49% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$50,878

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$650

Books and Supplies

$11,162

Room and Board

62,690

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,422
$30 - $48K
$21,279
$48 - $75K
$21,472
$75 - $110K
$22,399
$110K & UP
$41,105

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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